Category Archives: Recipes

Appetizer, Recipes, Vegetables

Humus – Who Knew it Was so Delicious?!!

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I think we have a new favorite snack around here!!  And, it is actually healthy!!!

Humus!!!

The other night, Chris and I had some humus as one of the courses in our anniversary dinner.  We talked to the owner of the restaurant while we ate our dessert and he gave me some of the info for the recipe so I made my version for our Memorial Day BBQ.

This stuff is good!!!

Easy & Delicious Humus  (that’s my name for it!)

  • 3 cans chickpeas, drained 
  • 1 T minced garlic
  • fresh mint to taste (I used about 5 stems – pulled off the leaves only)
  • 1/4 c olive oil + more to make desired consistency
  • lemon juice to taste (I used about 3 T)
  • 1 t vinegar (any white) – I used a white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 t sugar
  • salt to taste

HumusCombine all ingredients in a food processor.Humus

Pulse until smooth, adding olive oil as needed.

Serve with fresh veggies – we used baby carrots, green pepper slices and sliced cucumber.Humus

I stole a sample before our friends came over:Humus - KimI can’t believe that I’ve never made this – so good!!!

Enjoy!!

 

Recipes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetables

Summer Corn

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Last night we had steaks on the grill and I made this super easy corn salad to go along with it.  It was delicious!!!Summer Corn

  • 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • red onion, chopped (about 1/2 of onion)
  • 4-5 c frozen corn (you could definitely use fresh corn!)
  • 1-2 T olive oil
  • 3 T minced fresh basil
  • 1 T minced fresh cilantro
  • Balsamic vinegar (about 1/4 c – I just drizzled some in, stirred, tasted)
  • 1 T Dijon mustard
  • 1 T minced garlic  (feel free to use cloves that you peel and chop – I’m all about convenience!)
  • salt & pepper to taste

Saute the corn in the olive oil – just a couple of minutes.  Mix  all ingredients.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.  See – quick and easy!!!Summer Corn

This stuff is good (and a bit addictive!!).

Chicken, Pasta, Recipes

Chicken Pasta Pomodoro

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Tonight’s dinner made it seem like summer time even though it still isn’t really that warm yet.  This was one of those dishes that was quick and tasty – my favorite kind!!!

  • angel hair pasta (I used about 3 quarter-size handfulls)
  • olive oil (just enough for to saute onions & garlic)
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 c diced, cooked chicken breasts
  • 2 c roma tomatoes, diced
  • 2 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1 can low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 T chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta 8 minutes – drain.

Heat olive oil in large, deep skillet over high heat.  Saute onions and garlic until lightly browned.  Reduce heat to medium-high and add chicken.Chicken Pasta Pomodoro

Add tomatoes, vinegar and chicken broth; simmer about 8 minutes.

simmer
simmer

Stir  pasta into sauce.  Add basil and cheese; simmer about 5 more minutes.

final mixing
final mixing

Serve and enjoy!!!

Tasty!!
Tasty!!
Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetables

Corn & Zucchini Side Dish

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I’m trying to add more variety to our vegetable rotation and still keep them healthy yet tasty.  This recipe was definitely on the tasty side!!!

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 zucchini, chopped
  • 2 c frozen corn
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c shredded Colby/Monterrey cheese
ingredients
ingredients

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp.  Remove bacon from pan (onto paper-towel lined plate to absorb grease) and let cool.

Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat.  Saute the zucchini, corn and onion until tender – about 10 minutes.

Saute veggies
Saute veggies

Season with pepper.  Break bacon into small pieces and sprinkle onto veggies.  Stir in cheese and serve.

Easy & Delicious!!
Easy & Delicious!!

I will make this one again for sure!!!  Fan favorite!!

Chicken, Pasta, Recipes

Ceasar Chicken Orzo

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Dinner tonight was quick, easy and delicious!!!

The main course was chicken and orzo with a little Ceasar dressing.  Only a few ingredients:

  • diced, cooked chicken breasts
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 1 c water
  • 1 c uncooked orzo
  • about 3 T Ceasar dressing
  • pepper to taste
ingredients (+ water)
ingredients (+ water)

In a large skillet, heat the broth and water to boiling.  Stir in the orzo and bring to a boil.  Cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

Stir in dressing and chicken.  Sprinkle with pepper.

Simmer about 5 minutes until heated throughout.

Enjoy!!!

Ceasar Chicken Orzo